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edetate
edetate (ee-di-tayt) n. a salt of the compound ethylenediaminetetraacetic acid (EDTA), used as a chelating agent in the treatment of poisoning. dicobalt e. an antidote to cyanide, administered by intravenous injection as soon as possible after poisoning. sodium calcium e. a drug administered by intravenous infusion to treat poisoning by heavy metals, especially lead.
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"edetate." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. "edetate." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O62-edetate.html "edetate." A Dictionary of Nursing. 2008. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O62-edetate.html |
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edetate
edetate See EDTA.
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DAVID A. BENDER. "edetate." A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. 1 Jun. 2012 <http://www.encyclopedia.com>. DAVID A. BENDER. "edetate." A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition. 2005. Encyclopedia.com. (June 1, 2012). http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O39-edetate.html DAVID A. BENDER. "edetate." A Dictionary of Food and Nutrition. 2005. Retrieved June 01, 2012 from Encyclopedia.com: http://www.encyclopedia.com/doc/1O39-edetate.html |
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